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Are Gen Z having a universal "idk how to cook" problem or is that just a minority? And for people who arent good with meal prep (or dont have time), what do y'all even eat? Those Microwavable meals? (piefed.ca)
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Okay maybe this isnt the best demographics here but like I mean as in if you know someone who's Gen Z, do they have a "idk how to cook" issue?

(Please don't be like "omg its easy, how could you not know" in the comments, be nice in the comments okay 🙈)

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[–] 1 point 11 hours ago (1 child)

I've thought about it a bunch and I think it is art vs science. Cooking requires adjusting constantly to how it is going as you do it, tasting it until it is right. Baking requires precision at every step in most cases and preparation. I've rarely met someone that sees themselves as both a baker and a cook. I suck at baking but can cook.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 hours ago

    I’m great at both, and they feel pretty similar to me. Never understood this attitude, personally.

    I’ve been a professional cook and worked in bakeries. It’s all just kitchen work. Lots of “cooking” recipes end up in the oven at some point, lots of “baking” requires prepping various ingredients on the stovetop. Also hot take but most home bakers aren’t even very precise. Pros measure by weight, not volume, and adjust the heat and bake time based on ambient humidity and temp…

    People just lack experience, IMO with some reading and practice, any good baker can be a good cook and vice versa.

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